elite 1. #822. hot water bypass valve stuck and can not close

[Skipster]

how do I shut water off to hot water heater .  bypass valve is not moving and I do not want to force it. actually the access is horrible.  is there another valve I can close so no water gets into the hot water tank so I can winterize .   a little aggravating

[Golfnut]

@Skipster  i see you looked at my post back in August.. in the near future i might put a more beefer valve in there. Dont know if you have the truma agua or reg 6 gal ..   my 6 inch hatch makes a lot easier to access that valve..good luck..

[Skipster]

thanks good idea for sure. right now I'm winterizing and can not close the valve so wondering how to go forward.  six gallon regular..hopefully I won't have to put 6 gallons on antifreeze in the tank to finish winterizing the water lines

 

Edited 1 hour ago by Skipster

[topgun2]

Skipster - 

Given the relative newness of your Ollie - have you tried calling or emailing Service to see what they would recommend?

Bill

 

[Golfnut]

I think it is not good to put antifrezee in hot water heater.  Maybe stronger mind’s know more .. or give OTT a call…

[Mike and Carol]

5 minutes ago, Golfnut said:

I think it is not good to put antifrezee in hot water heater.  Maybe stronger mind’s know more .. or give OTT a call…

Agree.  For winter, I drain the hot water tank.  Don’t want antifreeze in there!